Celtics’ Late-Game Struggles
The Boston Celtics find themselves in a challenging situation after another late-game collapse against the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. Despite controlling significant portions of the game, the Celtics couldn’t hold on and now face a 0-2 deficit in the series. Late-game struggles have haunted the Celtics in recent postseasons, and this game was no exception.
In both Game 1 and Game 2, the Celtics had double-digit leads but failed to execute down the stretch. They went scoreless for extended periods, committed turnovers, and missed crucial shots. Miami took advantage of Boston’s lapses, mounting comebacks and outscoring them in the closing minutes. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo played pivotal roles for the Heat in securing the victories.
The Celtics are aware of their shortcomings and acknowledge the need for better execution, discipline, and mindset in crucial moments. They emphasized the importance of staying poised, making winning plays, and maintaining confidence despite the series deficit. Coach Joe Mazzulla expressed disappointment in the team’s lack of discipline at times during the game.
Boston faces an uphill battle to turn the series around, needing to win four of the next five games, with three of them on the road in Miami. They must address their late-game woes and improve their shooting, especially from beyond the arc. The Celtics have proven resilience in the past, but they must find a way to close out games if they want to reach the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year.
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